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VU08 NHJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,949 mi
Last recorded233,949 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 233,949 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle stabiliser rod heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 221,396 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rods, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle stabiliser rod heavily corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 221,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rods, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle stabiliser rod heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 209,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower torque reaction arm bush deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 209,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower torque reaction arm bush deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 198,972 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 190,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 179,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 178,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine injector/s (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 165,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 150,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,648 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,973 miles

Offside Front tyre getting worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 Jun 2015 124,093 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,923 miles

Both park brake cables deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,661 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 103,648 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 90,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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VU08 NHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 NHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU08 NHJ registered?

VU08 NHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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